In the preview of the match that will face PSG and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Sergio Ramos has spoken about his departure from Real Madrid, the difficulties he experienced when he arrived at PSG and his plans to future, all this in an interview with UEFA.
On his departure from the white team, the Spanish defender has said that it was a “very big” change, and recounts the difficulties he experienced at the beginning. “I won a lot with Real Madrid, but I thought it was a good opportunity to change scenery. Everything was very difficult at the beginning. You have to find a home and settle down, especially when you come with a family, with four children. The process It was a bit difficult at the beginning, but everything turned out well.”
However, he admits that at first he had many doubts. “At the beginning, having made that leap, everything went wrong. I got injured, I had a hard time recovering and adapting to the new system, the new team and the new manager. You start to doubt whether you have done the right thing or not.” Now Ramos assures that he is happy in Paris. “What I can say is that I am where I want to be, and I want to make the most of what’s left of my playing career.”
With a view to trying to win the Champions League, the Spaniard is clear about the path to follow: “To win you have to unite and all row in the same direction. If a team ends up winning it is because they have left behind their personal egos. The objective of this season it is to unite all of us, contribute the best version of ourselves and maintain balance as a team”, he explains.
Despite the fact that PSG is not going through its best moment, Ramos faces the match against Bayern with confidence. “When I think of Bayern, I think of the day I scored against them in 2014. Of course, we know that they are one of the best teams we can face, a huge challenge. But to beat them would be a very positive message to send to Bayern. world”. “Football doesn’t always work. The best teams don’t always win,” he adds.
Asked about his future, the former Real Madrid player is clear about what he will do when he retires: “I spend a lot of time in football, and I haven’t had time for the family. So when I retire I will spend two years raising my children, experiencing everyday things that cannot be done together with soccer like skiing, taking the kids on vacation without pressure, taking them to tennis lessons… trying to have a normal life”.
Even so, the Sevillian admits that he would like to continue linked to the sport of his life. “What gives me adrenaline and turns me on is football. I’ve done it all my life and it’s what I’m best at. I see myself as president, sports director or coach in the future,” he concludes.
